2022-2023 Annual Report - The Riviera Ridge School

2022-23 ANNUAL REPORT

FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT Dear Riviera Ridge School Community,

Board of Trustees 2022 - 2023 Steve Welton, President Daniel Emmett, Vice-President Megan Sharma, Secretary Nick Thacher, Treasurer

As I reflect on my own journey as a parent to a graduating 8th grader, I want to call special attention to the signature Kaleidoscope program that helps differentiate Riviera Ridge from other schools. The program commences as an exploration of world religions and cultures.

Whether it’s a visit from a Chumash Elder, or perhaps a Rabbi, students learn about the art, music, and traditions different than their own. As they enter Middle School, the students begin to discuss ethics and beliefs and, through service learning, develop their own Service in Action projects. The program culminates in 8th grade with their capstone project and, this year, a trip to Los Angeles where they visited Homeboy Industries, the Museum of Tolerance, Watts Tower, and a Buddhist temple sandwiched around a day of service at Big Sunday and a fun evening watching Hairspray in Hollywood.

The conversations these experiences have generated around our kitchen table over the years have been fascinating, thoughtful, and meaningful and reinforce our choice to be at this school. The ability to empathize and connect with others from different backgrounds and beliefs is an increasingly important emotional skill that is cultivated at our school.

It’s no wonder that enrollment has been on a steady rise as the word is spreading about the great education that can be found at Riviera Ridge through our signature programs, Kaleidoscope, SEEK!, and ExSEL. More than once, I have wondered whether I could potentially re-enroll in school.

Thank you all for choosing to be with us here on The Ridge and I look forward to seeing you on campus soon.

Steve Welton, President Riviera Ridge Board of Trustees

Jose Sanchez Tina Wood Lori Weathers Theresa Borgatello Erinn Lynch Michael Groeninger Beth Skidmore Lisa Spengler Erica Storm Alexis Weaver Jenny Deakyne, Riviera Ridge Family Association President

INSPIRE IMAGINE innovate

Our “Living Kaleidoscope” The Joy in Our Journey was reflected distinctly in our unique Signature Program, Kaleidoscope, a tradition rooted in our school’s heritage and commitment to celebrating our differences with a dedication to community belonging and servant leadership.

We want to highlight and celebrate the many faculty and staff who continue to research and creatively dive into growing and teaching our most unique signature curricular program, Kaleidoscope. The Riviera Ridge School’s exclusive Kaleidoscope Program was developed and created as a collaborative effort between Marymount and UCSB’s Religious Studies Department in 2007 and has grown exponentially over the last 16 years. The Kaleidoscope Program prioritizes the study of historical, cultural, ethical, and moral perspectives through a reflective view of world religions.

This premier curricular program promotes and increases opportunities for respect, inclusivity, and a deeper understanding of religious values and beliefs.

Beginning in Junior Kindergarten, our students are given the unique opportunity to experience and study the traditions and values of world religions and diverse cultures through a global and unifying perspective, while we highlight our core values throughout the curriculum. Our youngest students begin with the exploration of personal character, moral values, service learning, and ethical behavior throughout their Lower School experience. As students enter the Middle School years, they are invited to participate in our unique study of Service Learning, Ethical Leadership, and culminate with a comparative and comprehensive study of World Religions in the 8th grade.

As we updated our school’s Mission, Vision, Strategic Plan, and Statement of Diversity, the commitment, and celebration of our Kaleidoscope Program allows us to strengthen our core values and a wellrounded academic experience to include the study of all religious traditions and spiritual beliefs. Now, more than ever, it is vital we provide every opportunity to our community to build resilient, kind, and joyfilled students who are prepared to engage in our local and global community as compassionate and confident citizens with a purpose beyond themselves.

For more information please see our website! KALEIDOSCOPE @ RIVIERA RIDGE 3

DONORS + VOLUNTEERS The Riviera Ridge School gratefully acknowledges all the generous donors who contributed from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Gift levels for each donor represent the donor’s total giving for the year.

Annual Fund Volunteers Jenna Perez, Lower School Chair Jamie Kellogg & Susannah Porter, Middle School Chairs Matthew Arnold

Shelby Scudder

Paloma Arnold

Beth Skidmore

Lisa Camenzind

Bianca Vega

Erinn Lynch

Jose Vega

Angie McGrath

Tina Wood

Scott Reed

KALEIDOSCOPE COMMUNITY CIRCLE

$1,500 - $2,999 Ryan and Kiki Ander Darrell and Kirsten Becker Big Green The Riviera Ridge Board of Trustees Ashley Burnett Michael and Betsy Challen 4

Donors in the 1938 Founders’ Circles supported the school with a gift of $3,000 or more between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

INNOVATION CIRCLE

INSPIRATION CIRCLE

$20,000+

$3,000 - $7,499

Anonymous Henri Bristol and Daniel Emmett Frank and Joseph Gila Fund Lily Hahn Lucky One Foundation Dr. Tad O’Connor and Dolly Lappico Sattler Beneficial Trust Ben Sprague Marianne Sprague

Anonymous Steven Adrian and Gina Giannetto Matthew and Paloma Arnold John and Christina Broderick Peter and Lisa Camenzind Ben Curtis and Shelby Scudder Steven Dahl and Laura Dahl Sarnelli Christopher Danely and Michelle Kim-Danely Tim and Jenny Deakyne Monica Eiler Justin Fantl and Katrina Sprague Andrew and Ivana Firestone Michael and Bridget Gardner Drs. Calvin and Sonia Kim Roger Kjensrud Lewis A. Kingsley Foundation Christian and Angie McGrath Brian Metcalf and Alison Chase Craig Miller and Sabina Vohra-Miller Jesse and Jenna Perez Rusty and Kara Reed Michael and Erika Rutledge Jose Sanchez and Antonette Renteria Vijay and Megan Sharma John Simpson and Patti Pagliei Will and Beth Skidmore Bill and Victoria Strong Alex and Lori Weathers Mike and Alexis Weaver Steve and Ann Welton Steve Wolff and Elisabeth Schreiber Peter Wood and Erinn Lynch Anant and Eileen Yardi

IMAGINATION CIRCLE

$7,500-$19,999 Anonymous (3) Laura Bialis Christopher and Sarah Blanc Eric Boisvert and Sarah Virello Scott and Maribeth Claassen Noel and Emily Cohen Roger S. Firestone Foundation Jay and Marsha Glazer Jonathan and Heather Gottlieb Belle Hahn Bryan Kerr and Nancy Downing-Kerr Little One Foundation Analise Maggio RiderDown Foundation Joe and Dsara Storment Brady and Nathalie Thurman Ashley and Amanda Transki Neil and Christina Wood

Geof and Donnell Coulehan Sherif and Mojdeh Elasyouty Emmett Fahey and Sharon Chandran Tim Hogan and Patricia Sadeghian Jakob Joenck and Viktoria Franova Jamie Kellogg and Susannah Porter

Christophe and Jeanette Le Renard Robert and Connie Maday Michael and Nancy Martz Kevin McCarthy and Colleen Riley Will and Christina McConathy Max and Laura Menke Ivor Miskulin and Eleanor Glazer

Tim and Taryn O’Neil Evan Pickering and Meghan Woodsome Michael and Alexandra Ramirez Drs. Anthony Romero and Charish Barry Benjamin Smith and Stephanie Do Nicholas and Sally Thacher

MARYMOUNT HERITAGE CIRCLE

$500 - $1,499 Anonymous Helga Andereck Sean and Maritza Best Aaron and Laura Boles Beth Brown Drs. Mario and Rosy Bucio Derek Carlson and Theresa Borgatello Drew and Christine Carter Robert and Lauren Cashin Garrett Cole and Laura Gibb W. Charles Conway David Drabik and Katinka Goertz Travis and Aleks Dunn Kari Eiler Robert and Christine Emmons Mike and Maria Ferrone Shawn Forry and Andrea Borgatello Forry Michael and Angela Groeninger Ian and Adrienne Grover Nicholas and Meagan Harmon Joseph and Venessa Hurka Megan Hursey Moss and Kathleen Jacobs John Lambe Construction Herb Kaighan Andrew and Ashley Kirk Alexander and Annette Kowblansky Sharin and Adele Kurstin Matt and Jenny Kustura Carrie Lambert Tim and Meridith LeBeau Louise Cannell Forge Trust Co. Nathan and Leyla Lynn Levi and Daniela Maaia Robert MacKichan and Catherine Chapple MacKichan Travis Magana and Shannon Foley Mac and Macy McGinness Jeff Mikeska and Erica Storm Marshall and Amy Miller Evan and Tedde Minogue Ken and Christen Murray Jeffrey Nighman and Gwendolyn Kilfoyle John and Hayley Penton Dr. David and Davece Pires Michael and Alexandra Ramirez

Steven and Samira Ramirez Brook and Shawna Reeder Reicker, Pfau, Pyle and McRoy, LLP Kristopher and Stephanie Roth Sergio and Pam Sanchez Eric and Marie Schumacher Amir and Priyanka Shahheydari Stephen and Molly Sobhani Scott Stefan and Deborah Bettencourt Drs. Burton and Iona Tripathi Raiden and Kirsten Tsuboi Julio and Amanda Vargas Ty and Katie Varing Jose and Bianca Vega Mario Viani and Stacy Stricklin-Viani Kirk and Anne Walters Magnus Wedhammar and Lauri Kriva Bryce and Jeannie Wendel Jason and Kelly Wheeler Marianne Woodsome Dr. Stephanie and Ms. Kathy Yeung Michael and Lexine Yurcho

MUSTANG SPIRIT CIRCLE

Up to $499 Anonymous (3) George Albutt and Melissa Wilder Angela Kile Insurance Services Cameron and Charlotte Archibald Austin Artis and Karen Keltner Ana Maria Baez Padilla Dana and Elizabeth Barat Joseph and Sarah Bardin Tim and Emily Baxter Jonathan and Dena Birch Bishop Garcia Diego High School Sarah Boggs and Peter Oblander PJ and Kimberly Brice Sarah Camp Scott Campbell and Jessica Wegman Lindsey Campbell Kelly and Elizabeth Caylor Marcus and Anne Chevitarese Dr. Gregory and Denby Cogert Brendan and Antonia Connolly Sofia Coto

Brianna Craviotto Meg Dana Miriam Dance Vincent and Ann-Marie DeRosa Damian Deveze DocuProducts Jason and Margot Dorion Brian and Drea Dowdy Gregory and Wendy Fehr Ferris Orthodontic Group Anthony Fischer Jon and Anna Forterra Dr. Joe and Katie Frawley Diona Fulton Brandon and Betty Hall Norman Hannotte and Jennifer Bower Brooks and Elizabeth Hansen Matt and Patty Harrison Paige Harvey and Kim Johnston Rob Herting and Kelly Pennino Jerry and Barbara Holt Rebecca Horrigan Joeana Jimenez Carol Johansing Kara Jones Scott and Shannon Kaminski Patrick and Kate Keeley Dauri Kennedy John and Jean Kurnik Rodney and Teri Lee Todd and Barbara LeFebvre Laura Levi Ade Lewis

Drs. Max Moritz and Shelly Cole Moritz Roland Nassim and Randa Seif Jason and Jaime Nelson Edward and Erica Nolasco Kristopher and Michellene Parker Bryan Peariso Josh and Kadeine Peterson Abe and Mari Quinteros James and Natalie Raring Leah Ratti Scott Reed Michael Reeves Dr. Nathaniel and Reanna Rich Roxanna Rivera Allan Rodgers Felipe Rodriguez-Gonzalez Jennifer Rose Darrick and Rebecca Ryser Santa Barbara Airbus William and Shannon Schroeder Annie Scribner Hector and Molly Seguel Abe and Autumn Shelton Alex Shennum Andreas and Rachel Simon Richard Smith, Jr. and Andrea Smith Miguel Solis Tyler Sorenson and Taryn Corral Lisa Spengler Sandi Strouse Drs. Tyler and Dana Susko

The Annual Fund expands the depth and breadth of experiential, hands-on, creative learning opportunities for all of our JK-8th grade scholars. It creates learning opportunities from integrated technology to renowned speakers, tinker time to annual performances, cutting-edge compositions to field studies, and innovations yet to come.”

– REBECCA RYSER

Sean and Sarada Lewis Keith and Shirley Llewellyn Luis Lopez Christopher and Xochitl Martinez Alessandra McCoy Doug and Andrea McFarling Melanie McQueen Zoe Michael Dan and Lorelai Moosbrugger

Neil and Raffaella Sutherland Dr. Mark and Andrea Torchin Nivaldo and Ann Tro Jon and Mary Anne Valois Nathan Warmerdam and Emi Mochizuki Alex and Alice Weller Lisa Wolfe Kevin and Libby Yardi

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GALA BENEFIT THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL celebrated the first off-campus Gala Benefit in April since 2019, “Under the Moroccan Moon.” Thanks to the incredible work of our Gala Chairs, Ivana Firestone, Analise Maggio, and Alexandra Ramirez, guests gathered for a magical night of community building, including live bidding, a raffle, a three-course Moroccan-inspired dinner, and dancing into the night at the Montecito Club.

Current Riviera Ridge parent, Andrew Firestone hosted the spirited live bidding, featuring a variety of luxurious items, such as trips and school-focused perks, including a VIP parking space. In addition, he led a lively Paddle Raise, “From Swingsets to Scholarships” supporting a variety of options to inspire the joy and wellness of the community.

Andrew Firestone, Ivana Firestone, Analise Maggio, Alexandra Ramirez, Christina Broderick (Head of School)

The Gala Benefit raised over $300,000 which helps fund our entire campus and student experience, including scholarships, enhanced campus safety, faculty and staff professional development, and updated Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade play equipment.

Thank you to our Under The Moroccan Moon Gala Volunteers Ivana Firestone, Co-Chair

Angela Groeninger

Analise Maggio, Co-Chair

Lauri Kriva

Alexandra Ramirez, Co-Chair

Adele Kurstin

Andrew Firestone, Master of Ceremonies

Shelly Moritz

Elisa Bartron Hills Sarah Blanc Ashley Burnett Henri Bristol Robert Cashin Betsy Challen Donnell Coulehan Damian Deveze Nancy Downing-Kerr Bridget Gardner 6

Daniel Emmett and Henri Bristol

Carrie Lambert Christen Murray Roland Nassim Michellene Parker Jenna Perez Joshua Peterson Kadeine Peterson Elisabeth Schreiber Ann Welton Tina Wood Meghan Woodsome

Heather Gottlieb, Meghan Woodsome, Sherif Elasyouty, Mojdeh Elasyouty, Paloma Arnold

GALA BENEFIT SPONSORS MARRAKECH MAGIC

$10,000 Lily Hahn Lucky One Foundation

TONIGHT IN TANGIER

$6,000 The Bristol-Emmett Family Ben Sprague and Analise Maggio

CLUB CASABLANCA

$4,000 Anonymous The Cohen Family

Bryan Kerr and Nancy Downing-Kerr Roger S. Firestone Foundation The Storment Family Neil and Tina Wood

SAIL TO SAFI

$2,500 Big Green The Eiler Family Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Dr. Tad O’Connor and Dolly Lappico The Riviera Ridge Board of Trustees

RABAT RENDEZVOUS

$1,000 Arnold Brothers Construction Design Studio 34 (The Sanchez Family) Deborah Bettencourt and Scott Stefan Christian and Angie McGrath Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy, LLP SEPPS, Inc. Beth and Will Skidmore Steve and Ann Welton Paddle Raise Supporters

GALA BENEFIT DONORS $5,000-$25,000

$1,000-$2,499

Alison Chase Jonathan and Heather Gottlieb Analise Maggio Dr. Tad O’Connor and Dolly Lappico Ben Sprague Marianne Sprague Brady and Nathalie Thurman

Michael and Betsy Challen Donnell and Geoff Coulehan Tim and Jenny Deakyne Bryan Kerr and Nancy Downing-Kerr Roger Kjensrud Steve and Erin Kozaki Mac and Macy McGinness Tim and Taryn O’Neil Evan Pickering and Meghan Woodsome Drs. Anthony Romero and Charish Barry Will and Beth Skidmore Ashley and Amanda Transki

$2,500-$4,999 Ryan and Kiki Ander Christopher and Sarah Blanc Henri Bristol and Daniel Emmett Noel and Emily Cohen Ben Smith and Stephanie Do Bill and Victoria Strong Steve and Ann Welton Neil and Tina Wood

$500-$999 Drs. Mario and Rosy Bucio Drew and Christine Carter Nicholas and Meagan Harmon Carrie Lambert Erinn Lynch and Peter Wood Nathan and Leyla Lynn Kevin McCarthy and Colleen Riley

Belle Hahn and Lily Hahn

Evan and Tedde Minogue David and Davece Pires Jose Sanchez and Antonette Renteria Justin Fantl and Katrina Sprague

Gifts up to $499 Christina and John Broderick Beth Brown Ben Curtis and Shelby Scudder Maria and Mike Ferrone Andrew and Ivana Firestone Adrienne and Ian Grover Brooks and Elizabeth Hansen Moss and Kathleen Jacobs Levi and Daniela Maaia Kristopher and Michellene Parker Steven and Samira Ramirez Vijay and Megan Sharma Tyler Sorenson and Taryn Corral

Jose Sanchez

Lucy Firestone, Macy McGinness, and Christina McConathy 7

WAYS YOU CAN GIVE

ANNUAL FUND

GIFTS OF SECURITIES

The Annual Fund is the most critical ongoing fundraising effort for our School and community. Unrestricted gifts help the School meet annual expenses such as faculty salaries, new programs, upgrades in technology, and tuition assistance.

Gifts may include alternative, non-cash contributions such as appreciated assets, stocks, or real estate.

MATCHING GIFTS Many companies have matching gift programs that support various nonprofit organizations. The company for which you or your spouse works may match any cash or stock gift you make—sometimes on a dollar-for-dollar basis or more.

TEA HOUSE LEGACY SOCIETY The Tea House Legacy Society honors those who inform the School that we are included in their estate plans. Such contributions may include gifts of cash, securities, tangible property, real estate, or life insurance. Gifts may be made through bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, or charitable lead trusts. (please see pg 14)

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this Annual Report. If errors or omissions have inadvertently occurred, please accept our apologies. Please direct changes or concerns to Katrina Sprague, Director of Development and Community Engagement, 805-569-1811 ext. 234 or ksprague@rivieraridge.org 8

ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT Molly Seguel, Associate Head of School for Advancement Katrina Sprague, Director of Development and Community Engagement Jaime Nelson, Director of Marketing and Communications Aleks Dunn, Director of Special Events and Creative Services Annie Scribner, Donor Relations and Database Coordinator

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Finance + DEVELOPMENT Sources of Support

84% 16%

TUITION + FEES $7,367,140

ENDOWMENTS GENERAL INVESTMENTS

$85,263 ELEANOR HAMILL BRADY ENDOWMENT

FUNDRAISING + ENDOWMENT $1,397,142

$77,643 PIER GHERINI SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

$411,714

Operating Expenses 4%

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT $388,384

10%

86%

INSTRUCTION + SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION $7,627,706

BRIAN ALLEN GARLOCK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

$50,000 GARY MESSINEO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

$54,115 SECURING THE FUTURE OF MARYMOUNT ENDOWMENT

$1,244,186 THE WOODEN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENDOWMENT

$67,000 THE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND

$40,000

TUITION ASSISTANCE $852,505

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CELEBRATE THE EVERYDAY AMAZING

SCHOOLWIDE

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

• Added a 4th-8th grade Humanities Instructional Specialist

• Won Bronze Medal Award for Best Website Homepage in the InspirED Brilliance Awards for School Marketers

• Reached full enrollment with waitlist in the Junior Kindergarten and Lower School Grades K-5

• Purchased new Lego Spike Prime Robotics Sets for Lower School

• Return of on campus events for performing arts and STEAM events: RR’Oscars, Maker Fair, Campus Visit Days, Prospective Parent Coffees, Genius Night, two Enrichment Lower School Plays, SB Healing Justice Community Outreach

• New Middle School Arduino Kits and Sphero Robots

• Welcomed over 200 prospective families on campus for tours and events

• Over $40,000 spent on innovative professional development opportunities for faculty including collaborative vertical curriculum alignment work

• Growth of After-School Enrichment and Summer Programs with over 36 courses offered and sold-out summer camps • Return to athletics program complete with swim program and additional 10+ lifeguard certified faculty and staff • Inaugural year for RRFA - Riviera Ridge Family Association + Launched a new website with Interactive Schools > 10

• Melissa Wilson Wilder, the Teacher Recipient of the 4th Annual Explore Ecology 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• The Riviera Ridge Administration & Staff presented on Racial Healing & Trauma-Informed Practice at the NAIS People of Color Conference in San Antonio, TX

…thanks to your support!

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• In person instructional learning schedule resumed with expanded learning spaces • Adoption of new K-5th grade Mathematics curriculum • Growth of SEEK! Program including Middle School STEAM2 programs to Washington DC and Virgin Islands Ecology exploration • Middle School Honors Initiative with full year Honors courses including Math Intensive, Language Arts Intensive, Spanish Intensive, Visual Arts Intensive, and Performing Arts Intensive • Inaugural 8th grade trip to Alaska • 8th Grade Kaleidoscope Class visits multiple faith centers on the central coast and Capstone Class Study Tour and Service Trip to Southern California

• All Faculty participated in Intensive Vertical Alignment in Humanities, Mathematics, Science and Spanish • Implementation of Lexia Core5 Reading Program to accelerate the development of literacy skills (K-2nd grades) • Middle School Musical Students participate in Junior Thespian Festival in Sacramento and took home Award for Best Ensemble Performance FACILITIES • Expansion and renovation of Junior-Kindergarten classroom space to welcome 24 three and four year olds and four full-time faculty • Improved flexible learning space with new furniture for 3rd grade classroom • Purchased new choral and performance risers for Performing Arts Department

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2023 High School CLASS

P lacements & Awards

Bishop Diego High School

Laguna Blanca High School

Santa Barb

Lucas Forry

Violet Archibald HEART Award

Alexandra Arnold Visual Arts Awa

Remy Becker

Ashton Dowdy Outstanding S Kyle Forouzand

Fisher Pennestri Outstanding Athlete Award William Storment Luke Walters

San Marcos High School

Dean Wendel

Margaret Deakyne Marymount M Award

Dos Pueblos High School

Brooks Firestone (AAPLE) Leadership Award

Corianna Camenzind Performing Arts Award Sophie Ralston (DPEA) The Hope of America Award Bella Warmerdam Nico Welton (DPEA) The Gwynne Schultz Award for Academic Excellence ABOVE, NOT PICTURED: GRACE OBLANDER 12

Charlie Le Renard Core Values Award

Lilly Long (VADA) Grace Oblander

Abby Richardson Madison Transki

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Kiara Hastings

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Avery Ball

Jenna Johnson

Jamie Sanchez

Gabriel Bazan

Sadie Johnson

Mark Schenker

Lily Blankenhorn

Jordan Lind

Aidan Schumacher

Bridget Blinderman

Hudson Mayfield

John Shafer

Shae Delany

Kellmer McFarling

Hailey Shields

Drew DeLozier

Carly Medina

Gregory Tripathi

Josh Engel

Nathan Meinzer

Annika Wagner

West Figgins

Duke Nicolson

Alexander Walker

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BRAD BAYLEY, SB VINTAGE PHOTOS

Tea House

LEGACY SOCIETY Many who care deeply about the School have found that thoughtfully structured planned gifts help them make meaningful contributions while meeting personal planning goals as well.

The Tea House Legacy Society honors those who inform Riviera Ridge that the School is included in their estate plans.

Marie Celine Ardinghe*

Doug and Andrea McFarling

William Bielby and Keek Lee

Susan E. Mirattie Trust*

Verna Cook*

William and Dolores E. Pollock

Bob and Christine Emmons

Thomas and Charmaine Rogers

Pier Gherini*

Daniel A. and Edna J. Sattler Beneficial Trust*

Amy and Chris Giles John S. Haigh and Margaret Neil Haigh Family Trust* Marian Mullin Hancock* Michael and Nancy Martz

Mr. Scott Stefan and Ms. Deborah Bettencourt Alex and Lori Weathers Andrew and Molly Wooden *Deceased

Recognizing YEARS OF SERVICE MILESTONES

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EMILY R. BAXTER School Office Manager / Registrar 14

CHRISTINA K. BRODERICK Head of School

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WENDY FEHR

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Kindergarten Teacher

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FELIPE RODRIGUEZ- KATE KEELEY GONZALEZ Kindergarten Teacher Senior Facilities Technician

ALUMNI NEWS Let us know what you are up to!

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Ben Blankenhorn ’15 recently graduated in May 2023 from University of San Diego, Magna Cum Laude, with degrees in Business Admin (finance and real estate emphasis) and International Business.

Following graduation he embarked on a round the world trip with friends including fellow Marymount classmate, Jake Engel ’15. He will pursue a career in real estate finance upon return.

Twin brothers Griffin ’16 and Wyatt ’16 Pieretti signed to play water polo at UCSB. They are currently assistant coaching youth water polo through Premier Water Polo Club.

Grace Blankenhorn ’16 attends Tulane in New Orleans majoring in both Communication and English and minor in Business. Working this summer in NYC for the Brooklyn Nets/BSE Global as PR and Media intern and spending time with fellow Marymount classmate Isabelle Hughes ’16 who studies at Parsons.

Academy in June ’23 and will be attending UCLA. She also received the 2023 Senior Service Award from the National Charity League of Santa Barbara for volunteering over 2,000 hours and throughout her years as an active member of NCL. She served as VP philanthropy (9th), VP programs (10th), and President (11th) of her Ticktocker class.

and earning college credit, while living on the Yale campus with students from all over the world this past summer.

She will be a senior at Bishop Diego High School in the Fall.

Lily Blankenhorn ’19 graduated from San Marcos High School in June 2023, where she was a member of the AAPLE Academy and both varsity indoor volleyball and varsity beach volleyball teams. She will be attending University of Southern California in the Fall.

Thank you to these alumni who returned to campus to work as Counselors in Training for Summer on the Ridge, a Rivera Ridge School summer program for kids: Alexandra Arnold ’23, Brennan Cogert ’22, Logan Deakyne ’22, Margaret Deakyne ’23, TJ Deakyne ’22, Nico DeRosa ’22, Ashton Dowdy ’23, Liam Hodgetts ’22, Charlie Le Renard ’23, Mason Mikeska ’20, Molly Nelson ’20, Tyler Nomura ’22, Braeden Parker ’22, Abby Richardson ’23, Nico Seguel ’22, Madison Transki ’23, Jack Trigg ’22, Luke Walters ’23, and Ian Zampelli ’22.

Sadie ’19 and Jenna ’19 Johnson are both going to Trinity College in Hartford, CT where they received full academic scholarships and they will be playing soccer.

Shae Delany ’18 signed at Claremont McKenna for volleyball.

Annika Wagner ’19 earned her Girl Scout Gold Award and was named PEO International Star Scholar. She graduated from Dos Pueblos High School - Engineering

Gregory Tripathi ’19 will be attending the Leeds School of Business at Colorado University in Boulder this fall, where he has been awarded a Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship.

Cassidy Broderick ’20 was selected to participate in the Yale School of Drama Summer Conservatory, taking classes

Douglas Adams’ London by alumni Yvette Keller ’86, was released in May. Published

by Herb Lester and Associates, this map and guide takes literary tourists to 42 places that Yvette’s favorite author lived, loved, and ate pizza. A perfect gift for Douglas Adams fans and anyone planning a visit to London.

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Riviera Ridge School and Marymount Alumni Community, The Joy In Our Journey was easy to find this year — the school spirit and enthusiasm for learning was contagious! From our newly renovated Junior Kindergarten, through the Marian and Gerard hallways, and up and down the stairs of Pollock Hall the Riviera Ridge faculty and staff partnered with our students and families to continue the amazing growth and true joy of learning. Without our dedicated and passionate Riviera Ridge faculty and staff, the continued leadership of the Board of Trustees, and the enduring support of our parents and alumni, The Riviera Ridge School continues to thrive and excel as we head into our 85th year of celebrating academic excellence. We are so grateful to our loyal community for your commitment to the education, health, and happiness of our children.

With our 2022-2023 Annual Report, we are proud to be celebrating one of our signature programs, Kaleidoscope, celebrating the many faiths, family traditions, and world cultures studied across grade levels.

Please join me in celebrating the Joy of our continued Journey as we honor our dedicated faculty, commitment to our core values, and ultimately raising children who are excited about learning and leading with a purpose beyond themselves. Thanks to our dedicated faculty and staff, and the commitment of our Riviera Ridge Families, the vision of our future is full of hope, love, and joy.

All my best,

Christina K. Broderick, M.S.Ed. Riviera Ridge Head of School

What We Do

Mission

Why We Do It

Vision

Ideas We Live By

Values

We provide student-centered, individualized learning in a joyful, and nurturing community, inspiring academic excellence and valuing difference.

To empower individual potential, inspire purpose beyond self, and cultivate social responsibility.

Academic Excellence, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Diversity, Ethical Responsibility, Joy, Kindness, Resilience.

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small steps to big futures.

Upcoming Special Events Middle School Genius Night Thursday • October 26, 2023 Prospective parents and students for 6th-7th grades are welcome.

Grandfriends Day

Maker Fair Saturday • January 20, 2024 All families welcome.

Gala Benefit Friday • April 26, 2024 All adults welcome.

Friday • November 17, 2023 All grandparents and family friends welcome.

2023 - 2024: Ready. Set. Grow.

Your support makes a lasting impact on our community.

SCAN HERE TO MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY!

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